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Jessica Alba Wins Chicest Vacation Outfit Award

Welcome to "Who Won Fashion Today," where we award the boldest, best dressed person of the day. Winning fashion doesn't necessarily mean you're wearing the most expensive, trendiest, or prettiest dress. Rather, we reward risk-takers—those that stay true to their personal style and make us go, "Now THAT is a LEWK.”

Welcome to 2017. A year that will, without a doubt, bring fabulous, out-there, wearable—and delightfully unwearable—outfits courtesy of our favorite designers and celebrities.

On the first Who Won Fashion Today of the New Year, we’d like to give props to one Mrs. Jessica Alba. Let’s start by talking about the concept of a beach outfit. When trying to put together the perfect seaside ensemble, you cannot simply seek out the most flattering bathing suit and be done. You need a full-on look: A cover up, a hat, a great pair of sunglasses. Something that screams, “This is my vacation personality.”

Alba hung out with her family in Hawaii (jealous) in enviable beach style:

1. A well fitting, printed bikini. Note: the pattern isn’t so wild as to distract from the rest of the ‘fit.

2. A pair of traditional sunglasses. When trying to pull off a full beach look, keep accessories light if your bathing suit cover up is the intended star.

3. Chic protection. Note: Yes, this should also come in the form of a powerful sunscreen, but a beach hat one more UV-protective must-have, and is available in so many styles and price points.

4. The best patterned pants/kimono cover up. Ever. Note: If you love Etro, you will love this set. It’s highly patterned, colorful, and just plain happy.

What a way to ring in the New Year, Jess. Thanks for making it a sunshiny first day.

Alba stunned in Los Angeles at the fifth annual Baby2Baby Gala, clad in a ruffled and embellished tulle Valentino gown.

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Alba made an entrance at the Mechanic: Resurrection premiere in a bold floral-print corseted Dolce & Gabbana gown, adding the right amount of shine with Bulgari diamonds and a sparkly teal Edie Parker clutch.

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The actress attended the 2016 Teen Choice Awards in black David Koma separates with a M2MALLETIER bag.

Alba showed some leg in this hand-embroidered gown with a sweetheart neckline at the Met Gala.

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Alba took her front-row seat at Narciso Rodriguez's spring/summer 2016 NYFW show in a curve-hugging design by the label that she topped with a sharp white blazer, an oversize black clutch, dagger Melinda Maria drop earrings, and printed pumps.

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At the Honest beauty launch, she wore a blush sheer geo-lace Jonathan Saunders number with spike earrings and bubblegum-pink pumps.

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Alba celebrated the launch of Tory Burch’s Paris flagship store in a jacquard ankle-grazing number by the designer that she styled with drop earrings and strappy Tory Burch sandals.

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At the Giambattista Valli Flower Ball, Alba chose a flowing, strapless floor-length dress that featured a wrapped white bodice and a lavender bow at the waist. Dana Rebecca Designs earrings, a black clutch, and neutral peep-toes completed her look.

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In a sleek gray scuba crepe dress with a playful pop of bubblegum pink courtesy of her Casadei pumps while at the Forbes Women’s Summit.

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At a press conference in Seoul, Alba wore an indigo-and-white button-down shirt and a lattice embroidered gingham midi-length skirt with Kurt Geiger London "Hazel" platforms in suede.

Alba celebrated the launch of her Jennifer Meyer collection with a midriff-baring black cropped knit and a full floral skirt that she styled with a selection of delicate jewelry and black strappy sandals.